Educational Conflict in the Sunshine State

Set in 1960s Florida, the book delves into the pivotal teacher strike of 1968, where 35,000 educators united to confront the state's longstanding neglect of education funding. Faced with a power structure resistant to tax increases, teachers were compelled to act after years of appeals for change. The three-week statewide walkout, marked by intense conflict and legal battles, significantly impacted Florida's education system and the broader teacher union movement, leaving lasting repercussions that would shape educational policy for decades.